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<p>Dear NRHC Family,</p>

<p>Throughout the series, I want to leverage this space to continue what we started 
in Sunday's message. I won't write something every week, but from time to time, I want to share 
with you a thought or two to help you continue chewing on and applying God's Word to your life. I 
hope you will find these helpful and encouraging.</p>

<p>Have you ever wondered where the whole "mid-life crisis" thing comes from? I'm sure you've 
heard of it happening in other people or, maybe, the proof of you're own mid-life crisis is sitting in 
your garage&hellip;haha! Joseph's story may help us uncover where this phenomenon originates.</p>

<p>The closer we get to the middle point of our lives, the more we realize that some things we 
dreamed of accomplishing either aren't happening or maybe have very little chance of happening. 
Reality has slapped us in the face, and we realize how little has gone according to plan.</p>

<p>In that moment, we may realize we gave up too soon. Perhaps it's just too tough to carry on the 
pursuit, and we settle for lesser things. Maybe we switch dreams altogether and pick a new path. 
To be totally honest, I'm 36 years old, and I can certainly feel that tension.</p>

<p>One of the greatest lessons we can learn from Joseph's story is this: <b>God is with us</b>. Read 
that again. <b>God is with us</b>. Let that soak in. Wherever you are, whatever you are experiencing, 
however your planned has wrecked and broken&hellip;God is with you. Wow.</p>

<p>Now, think on this - <b>what would someone in your stage of life or circumstances do if 
they were absolutely confident God was with them?</b> That is a powerful thought. We see 
how Joseph chose to trust God's story&hellip;the upper story&hellip;even in the midst of some bizarre 
circumstances in his lower story. And look how God used him!</p>

<p>Never give up on God redeeming what is broken in your life! He is with you. Rest in that and live 
accordingly, even in the mess that might be your life right now.</p>

<p>I love you church, and I love what God is doing in us. Can't wait to see you again on Sunday.</p>

<p>Until All Hear,<br> Jay</p>


